Once in a lifetime you should knit a pair of socks with a picot cast on and a brioche cuff! This may seem a wee bit difficult, it is not. The cast on and the cuff make the socks very pretty, and the cherry on top is the cable that goes down the front of the socks. Making the socks very pretty indeed.

I have a new favourite fabric for socks, fingering yarn held to gether with a silk mohair! These socks are nice and warm, super soft, and quick knits.

The sweater is designed to have a positive ease of 5 – 10 cm. All measurements are of finished garment.

Materials & Tools:

These socks are designed as a homage to my mormor, my maternal grandmother. Together with my mother, she taught me to knit when I was 5 years old. She has, through my childhood made me countless sweaters, however when she grew older this reversed and I started knitting for her.

What’s with the name? I have two close friends who are both survivors from breast cancer. However to me, all the treatment they have gone through, and all the side-effects they suffer afterwards, they are truely Queens of F’Everything! This shawl is designed as a homage to them and everyone else who has suffered from breast cancer.

This is the perfect shawl for the summer.

Spring is getting close!

A Weekend’s Work

I love shawls! I wear them every day, all year round. During a cold winter, or a long Norwegian summer night.

I love shawls! I wear them every day, all year round. During a cold winter, or those long Norwegian summer nights. I am particularly fond of shawls that double up as scarfs. Thus not too bulky.

I love shawls! I wear them every day, all year round. During a cold Norwegian winter, or long summer nights. I am particularly fond of shawls that double up as scarfs. Thus not too bulky.

These two shawls are a variation on a theme.

Background

This beautiful cowl is knit in 2 x 2 rib and reversible cables. It is cosy and warm, and wearable because it has no wrong side.

2020 – What can we say about the year which is almost over? At least it has been filled with yarn and knitting.

This scarf uses garter stitch only. The decorative holes are made by binding off and casting on stitches.

I love ponchos! I find them wearable to both trousers and skirts, they can be used for casual wear, but also look elegant.

This hat uses a yellow colour for the main part, and a bit of scrap of black (dark brown) for the ears.